After the two trainers rested up in Viridian City, they left for Pewter the next day. Both of them being spurred on meeting their Sinnoh travelling companion again after so long and complete the group again.

While they were flying on their Pokémon on the way to Pewter, Ash couldn't help but glance at how Dawn's new ponytails flowed in the wind. They were being blown backwards by the strong air currents and he thought she looked amazing like that staring at her. Ash could certainly appreciate her new hairstyle now.

His Pokémon where to busy looking out for any wild Flying types so that they wouldn't crash midair so they didn't see their trainer being all eyes for his female friend. This also counted for Dawn's Togekiss. The Jubilee Pokémon was too busy to notice the trainers constant flirting.

Dawn noticed his response to it and was pleased with herself. It did show that Ash did like looking at her. She wasn't trying to impress him with her looks knowing he loved her for who she is, but it was nice to know she could get a reaction out of him with her appearance. Landing just outside of Pewter City they walked on the way to the Gym. Dawn meanwhile tried to make Ash admit he liked what he'd seen on the trip through the air.

''Enjoyed the flight?'' Looking over her boyfriend she tried to make him admit he liked watching her with her new hairstyle so high up. Having a hunch at what she was implying he didn't want her to know about how pretty she looked with her hair like that flowing through the wind.

''I haven't seen much of Kanto high up. When you look at Viridian Forest from all the way up it doesn't look as confusing on foot.''

''I'm talking about the view beside you.'' Implying herself Ash responded as if he were still dense.

''Pikachu? He's always next to me.''

Dawn puffed her cheeks in annoyance. She would get him to admit he liked it next time they would fly somewhere. He called her all sort of things but he didn't say she was beautiful yet. Maybe in time since this was the first time they were hanging around each other for a long time as a couple, but it was a challenge that Dawn was willing to accept in the long run.

Arriving at the Pewter Gym, Dawn could see an enormous rock resting on the entrance of the gym. It was nothing spectacular from what she was used seeing from gyms in other regions but that might've been like Brock and the Rock type itself.

''So this is where Brock lives and used to be the gym leader from?'' Dawn had heard stories about him being a Gym Leader before he decided to go with Ash, but it never sunk in just how important he was at one point to the annual proceedings of the Pokémon League.

For a trainer being a Gym Leader could be considered a privilege. You were tasked at taking on challengers and testing their bonds with their Pokémon while being a mentor at the same time. Dawn had taken on tips on Pokémon healthcare from him and was always amazed at just how much he knew about the world in general and giving her pointers on her own Pokémon's health.

''Used too anyway.'' Ash responded. The last time he visited he took up the mantel temporarily when he and his class had his fieldtrip to Kanto after he returned from Akala Island. He kept his girlfriend a secret for the breeder back then, he knew he had to tell him this time around. Entering the building Ash's call echoed the halls.

''Hey Brock. You home?''

A few small children showed up instead of the breeder but they looked almost identical to the person they were looking for.

''These are all Brock's siblings?!'' The sheer amount of them was overwhelming. Brock spoke before he had a big family but this was too much. All of them were dressed in different outfits but one thing they all had in common. The squinty eyes their elder brother has.

''So where's your brother hanging out Forster?'' Ash asked the current Pewter gym leader. The second oldest brother took up the mantle of Gym Leader to hold the honor of Pewter Gym standing considering his father, the Gym Leader before Brock left them all on their own to travel the world. Not to mention their mother was obsessed with Water types and once tried to turn the gym into a swimming pool.

''I'm right here.'' Seeing spiky black hair and an orange shirt and green vest, Ash didn't need to look twice to know who it was.

''Brock!''


Taking a more peaceful place to talk while the younger siblings played with Pikachu and Piplup. It's been forever since the group was back together and memories came rushing back to them. Ash and Brock started off. Dawn only felt it was right. Sometimes during her journey with them they acted like brothers sometimes. And seeing how long they travelled together she didn't want to interrupt their reunion after so long waiting her turn.

''And Dawn. How's life as a top Coordinator?'' Hearing about the girl's success in Johto he could finally congratulate her in person. When she started going with him and Ash she reminded him a lot about the raven hared trainer when he started out. Always a bit ahead of herself and eager to show she was capable, he saw eventually Dawn turn into a respected Coordinator who created her own success and not rode on her famous mother's coattails like some people would do.

''It's hard work. Mom warned me about this but I didn't think it would be this hard.''

''So what are you two planning now? Surely there's a reason for this visit?''

Ash had already talked to him over the phone and knew exactly what he was here for. Dawn had been having trouble with her Lopunny and both males thought it might've been a good idea to let Dawn experience a very specific type of battle before the Wallace Cup starts.

''Dawn asked if she could train with me in preparation for the Wallace Cup. I don't have anywhere to go for now so I said yes. She's in bit of a funk and I thought it would cheer her up in seeing you again.''

Now that the introduction and died down the two knew it was time.

''There's also something else we need to tell you.'' Dawn suddenly grew nervous. They promised Delia and Johanna they would tell people at their own pace of their relationship but it still was nerve wracking, knowing Brock's history with failed romances Dawn didn't know how well he would take it.

''Is there something I'm missing? You know you can tell me everything Dawn.'' The former Gym Leader not understanding what she meant with that. He thought that she might have questions about her and why Mega Lopunny were having so much trouble. Being a reunion of friends, he was here to help her out at Ash's request.

Ash meanwhile was noticing that Dawn had trouble finding the right words to tell him. He didn't think it was fair that she had been doing all the talking and been trying to tell them about being a couple while he sat there doing nothing. They were in this together after all.

If anyone deserved to know it was Brock. He'd always been there for them when they and their Pokémon were at their lowest point. Brock always knew what to do and for that they would forever be grateful for him. And the setting between the three of them would change forever.

''You see…Dawn is my girlfriend.'' Ash put his hand on Dawn's spiking a bigger blush from the coordinator. Ash was already bold when it came to some things while they were in Alola where nobody recognized them. Here they were in the presence of their closest friend admitting they were dating.

Brock being perplexed at Ash's reveal stood up silently from his seat and turned around the other way not answering them. He looked he was contemplating life with his head bend down. Ash had only see him broken like this once before. Professor Ivy. Whenever the researcher's name would come up he turned into a weeping mess. Whatever happened between the two of them Ash might never know but it might be for the best after all.

Ash at one point was the complete opposite of Brock. And yet he was the one who found a girl first. The future doctor would probably react dejected, ashamed, upstaged or embarrassed that Ash of all people found someone before he did. He did so every time he realized a pretty girl was taken and that he had no chance at getting said girl.

He turned around with speed that rivaled Pikachu's Quick Attack and went on one knee raising one of his arms in the air as if he wanted to proclaim something.

''Finally the day has come! Where a young maiden has managed to break down the stone wall that had surrounded Ash Ketchum's heart. Only someone who has an iron determination and the patience of an angel could achieve such a miracle. The only morning dawn Ash finds prettier is the Dawn he loves.'' That last line sparked a huge blush on her face. Her face now entirely red Brock continued on. Brock's reaction was not what the couple expected at all.

''Uh…thanks?'' Dawn not knowing how to react. They were used to Brock proclaiming for almost every girl they met, but hearing the medical student ramble on about them like that was quite a surprise for them.

''So I guess that means you're happy for us?'' Ash had to ask not understanding the cryptic lines coming from his friend.

''Love comes to us all and this proves it will eventually will come to me as well. No ocean to deep, no mountain to tall and no storm that can blow me away! Even if my hair turns gray, I will find the woman I ARGH!'' The intern suddenly looked in excruciating pain. Frozen on the spot he fell over. Ash, Dawn and their Pokémon leaned over the table and saw Brock squirming on the ground in pain.

''I wasn't…trying for myself…''

A small frog like Pokémon's paw glowed purple. The Pokémon looked over his trainers old companions before looking back at its trainer in a crouching position. His cheek sacks inflating and deflating while it seemed like he was letting time pass by with no worries.

''Hey Croagunk. How you doing?'' Ash asked him. Seems like Croagunk still kept Brock in check whenever he gets distracted with something. And with all these Nurse Joys around he probably would Poison Jab a lot more then Brock would like.

''At least Croagunk hasn't changed much.'' There still were some things that stayed the same no matter how much they changed. Dawn just hoped Lopunny took that attitude to heart when she Mega Evolved and that she would realize she's still the same Pokémon inside.

When Brock still recovering over the attack the two lovers decided to make small talk until he recovered.

''He took it better than I thought he did.'' Now that the breeder was trying to compose himself after Croagunk's Poison Jab he remembered why they were here in the first place. The Poison type's jab always put him back on track.

''Now that's out of the way, I think it's time we did what you asked of me Ash.'' It was time to get to business. Surely his reunion with them took on a more surprising turn than at first but he had work to do.

''Sure thing. I'm pretty excited for it and can't wait.'' Dawn being drawn into their excitement wondered what they meant while the two males looked at her in confusion. As far as Brock knew Ash kept this hidden from Dawn to surprise her.

''I didn't tell her anything Brock.'' Ash had been letting on that Brock might be around here but Ash was actually expecting him to in Pewter all this time. Brock cleared the confusion of the Coordinator by saying…

''You and me are going to battle. Mega Pokémon vs Mega Pokémon.''


A lot of stories who have Brock playing a broken man after he finds out Ash has a GF and he doesn't. Let's try the other side of the spectrum. Since I know Brock's Steelix moves now I can finally get around writing that battle scene next time around. I had different scenario after the meeting at first but after the recent Sun/Moon episodes this fell right into my lap.

Question for you guys. I currently have two future Pearl stories planned. One is somewhat a follow up to this one, and the other is an AU that doesn't involve Pokémon but still certain objects from that world. Confused? No need to worry, I'll do some world building on that one before we get started.

Now I'm asking you guys on which you would like to see first after I'm done with this one.

If you have the time please vote on the poll in my profile.

See you around